Kahan Laboratory
Environmental and Atmospheric Chemistry

In the Kahan Lab, a major goal is to investigate chemical reactivity in the environment, particularly in complex and poorly understood media. We focus mainly on complex, condensed phases in the environment and indoor and outdoor atmospheres. Outdoors, many environmental matrices are poorly understood due to their varying complexity in composition and physical and chemical properties, which further obscure their potential for chemical reactivity and processing of environmental pollutants. Indoors, there are many drivers that affect air quality and contribute to atmospheric processes and chemistry. We investigate the effects of environmental matrix compositions and drivers on chemistry both outdoors and indoors to inform reactivity processes and potential effects on human health. For a deeper understanding of the work we do, go to our research page.
Saskatchewan chemist trying to unlock the mysteries of snow and ice | CBC News
Chemist researching impacts of poor indoor air quality | CBC News
U of S research shows hydrogen peroxide-based cleaners pollute indoor air | CBC News
Canada Research Chair - Tara Kahan
Examining environmental pollutants in ice and snow - News | University of Saskatchewan
After seeing how gas stoves pollute homes, these researchers are ditching theirs | CBC News
Home Diagnosis (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
Science of Solar Radiation and Photochemistry in Homes - Ep 212 of Home Diagnosis TV Series
Let’s Clear the Air – Reducing Air Pollution for Brain Health